Forklift Operator – Shipping and Receiving in West Fargo, North Dakota

Location

West Fargo, North Dakota

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Kelly Services

Job Title: Forklift Operator – Shipping & Receiving

Location: Fargo, ND

Schedule:

• April to June: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM; every other Saturday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM

• Rest of the year: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $20 per hour

Kelly is searching for a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Operator to join a dynamic Shipping & Receiving team. If you have a passion for warehouse operations, accurate inventory management, and excellence in material movement, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently

• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers per company safety standards

• Verify and receive incoming shipments against bills of lading/packing slips

• Prepare outgoing shipments, including staging, labeling, and completing documentation

• Move materials to proper warehouse locations and maintain accurate inventory placement

• Conduct cycle counts and support inventory control measures

• Keep work areas, warehouse aisles, docks, and storage locations clean and organized

• Identify and report damaged or defective products

• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE use and regular equipment inspections

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Valid forklift certification, or ability to obtain certification

• 1+ years of forklift operation experience in warehouse/shipping/receiving preferred

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills

• Team player who can work independently

Skills & Competencies:

• Safe forklift operation

• Time management and warehouse organization

• Effective communication

• Basic math/counting skills

• Problem-solving and accuracy under pressure

Work Environment:

• Active warehouse setting with varying temperatures

• Frequent lifting, bending, and physical work

• Fast-paced, deadline-driven shipping and receiving operations

Why Kelly?

• Competitive pay and benefits (eligibility based on assignment)

• Access to jobs with industry-leading companies

• Career development and training opportunities

Ready to join a great team? Apply today!

Kelly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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